Collaboration and UC

Unified communications improve collaboration and increase productivity among employees through technologies such as VoIP, instant messaging and social media. Join this community to learn how to benefit from the full value of unified communications and collaboration technologies.

Such has been the success and growth of the cloud in the past few years that almost every organization utilizes cloud technology today. This trend looks set to remain in 2017 with businesses continuing to adopt cloud services for business functions. In this climate, effective and efficient integration of those services will be key to an intelligent, automated infrastructure. Join this summit to learn about strategies for integrating complex applications in the cloud.

Software-Defined Networks saw increased adoption during 2015 as organizations sought to utilize SDN technologies to provide faster, more agile and scalable infrastructure. This holistic network management tool gives organizations the ability to reduce costs while applying more unified security policies. Despite this growth and benefits, there are still potential security risks and challenges with Software-Defined technologies. Join this summit to hear from leading industry experts and vendors to find out their views on Software-Defined Networking technology.

Two top trends in project and portfolio management (PPM) are the emphasis companies place on collaboration and teamwork through new tools and processes, and how to manage work across a number of execution approaches including Agile methodologies. While there are many new and different collaboration and execution methods being adopted today, the one thing that remains consistent across projects and portfolios is that great projects begin with great teams.In this PPM Summit event, you’ll hear from PPM experts and thought leaders on how to create the kind of exceptional team environment that spans execution methods, so the delivery of great projects is achieved.

Hybrid unified communications and collaboration tools allow organizations to seamlessly integrate on-premise, hybrid and public cloud models. Join this summit to begin your journey into the world of UCC applications with an overview of some of the latest video, voice and office technologies and an assessment of their costs, risks, benefits and ROI.

Increased reliance on various cloud models has resulted in a heightened demand for scalable architecture that is responsive to change. Is your infrastructure properly set up for a hybrid solution? What business needs should you address with your CSB? Join this summit for a sampling of methods and tools utilized for new and ongoing initiative integration.

Organizations today are intrigued by the benefits of the latest unified communications and collaborations applications in improving operational efficiency and employee productivity through the enablement of a mobile work environment; however, concerns over security and cost-effectiveness still roam free for many business decision makers. Join this summit to begin your journey into the world of UCC applications with an overview of some of the latest video, voice and office technologies and an assessment of their costs, risks, benefits and ROI.

Phone systems have long been the backbone of every organization but what do audio and video conferencing tools like Skype, WebRTC and even Amazon Mayday mean for traditional PBX phone systems? And as more and more companies make the switch to Voice-over-IP, how can they best utilize their existing solution to support Bring-Your-Own-Device initiatives and enable workplace mobility? Attend this summit to hear industry experts share their unique perspectives on the state of communications today and how cloud, mobility and wireless will mold the new way of communicating in the future.

In recent years, the triumvirate of cloud, mobile and UC has made it easier than ever to communicate face-to-face and collaborate on projects at anytime, any place. Hear from industry veterans about how to take advantage of the latest UC and mobile technologies to design a work environment that maximizes operational efficiency, ensures employee success and attracts the best talent in the marketplace.

The brand new world is both mobile and wireless. As more and more organizations begin to support BYOD initiatives, IT professionals are tasked with a difficult task of ensuring compliance, security and performance, while future-proofing their network infrastructure. 2015 is the year of widespread 802.11ac Wave 2 adoption but does it stand the chance against 802.11ad WiGig? Join this summit to learn how to prepare your organization for the world of BYOD and 802.11ac and get a glimpse into the future of mobile and wireless convergence into an all-wireless workplace.

As organizations grow and expand their offices across the nation or globally, it becomes imperative to provide their workforce with the necessary tools to attend meetings, collaborate on projects and have face-to-face communication with clients without the constraints of time or location. As telecommuting and BYOD becoming the norm, every progressive organization is looking for collaborative solutions to improve their business efficiencies, ranging from office collaboration tools to the latest voice and video communication offerings. Join this summit to hear about the latest and greatest tools and apps available that can boost workforce productivity and enable remote working.